Mount of the Holy Cross

Mount of the Holy Cross is the northernmost Colorado 14er in the Sawatch Range. It was named for the distinctive cross-shaped snowfield on the northeast face. This mountain has been much celebrated in the past by painters and photographers. It is still much photographed but it is not as well known today as it was in the past. Holy Cross can be climbed by at least four different routes, with the easiest and most common route being the Class 2 North Ridge. The Cross Couloir route forms the vertical portion of the famous cross feature, and provides an advanced snow climb or extreme ski descent.

40
members report climbing or hiking to the summit,
most recently on Jun 27, 2013.
Below are trip reports and shared pictures from their climbs.
Based on the summit log, the most popular climbing routes and hiking trails to the summit are
North Ridge,
We took the long route.
and
Holy Cross Ridge via Holy Cross Jeep Trail.

Others who’ve summited Mount of the Holy Cross

Routes Used trails & approaches

66%
North Ridge

24%
We took the long route.

3%
Holy Cross Ridge via Holy Cross Jeep Trail

3%
Holy Cross Ridge to Whitney Peak

3%
Holy Cross Couloir

Comments

julessummit

commented on Apr 29, 2011

This is most certainly the most difficult 14er I have conquered. I wear this summit as a badge of honor.